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Trip from Macomb, MI to Marysville, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

31 mi

50 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

Marysville, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Michigan, the 31-mile trip from Macomb to Marysville is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 39 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an incredibly economical drive. You will navigate through the Midwest, transitioning between local roads and a brief stint on I-94 East. Because the drive is so efficient, it serves as a practical option for those looking to reach their destination without spending the entire day behind the wheel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ford Freeway 17.7 mi 18m
26 Mile Road 10.6 mi 15m
Romeo Plank Road 1.1 mi 1m
Gratiot Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Gratiot Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Huron Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
New Jersey Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ford Freeway — 17.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Marysville, MI.

1

Start on this road

301 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
3

Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

11 mi · 15 min · 26 Mile Road
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 94

18 mi · 18 min · Ford Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 266 Toward I 94 BL: Marysville
7

Turn right onto I 94 BL

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on I 94 BL

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Gratiot Boulevard
9

Turn right onto Huron Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Huron Boulevard
10

Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

90 ft · 3 sec · New Jersey Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

New Jersey Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | 26 Mile Road

Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

6
11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Port Huron

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
5
29.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 94 BL: Marysville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 266 Toward I 94 BL: Marysville
6
30 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 94 BL / Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto I 94 BL / Gratiot Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
30.9 mi into trip | ~39m in | New Jersey Avenue

Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.85 one way

$9.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.32 $10.64
premium $4.89 $5.97 $11.93
diesel $5.61 $6.84 $13.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.49
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.71 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Morning in Macomb on Tuesday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 to 12 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Marysville, MI

Morning in Marysville on Tuesday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will begin your journey navigating surface streets like Romeo Plank Road and 26 Mile Road before transitioning onto I-94 East. The route features a 0% highway share if you strictly consider the local nature of the roads, meaning you should prepare for frequent turns rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While there are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches, the constant changes in road type provide a dynamic feel. Staying alert is key, as the transition from local suburban roads to the interstate requires quick adjustments to your driving pace.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Ford Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 26 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Macomb, MI to Marysville, MI is easy. At 39m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (26 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

660 ft 609 ft

Total Climb

121 ft

Total Descent

136 ft

Highest Point

660 ft

~15.5 mi in

Elevation Range

52 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (26 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marysville, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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